Wild Banana Plant
Musa balbisiana, or Wild Banana, is a fast-growing tree up to 6-10m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, partial shade, and has edible and medicinal benefits.
Habit
Tree
Height
5-8 meters
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Moderate
Temperature (°)
No
Humidity (%)
Yes
Potting media
Peat moss, sand
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
inedible fruits
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-3 years
Health Benefits
High in potassium, aids in digestion, boosts energy
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% peat
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Panama Disease, Banana Bunchy Top Virus, Black Sigatoka, Root Rot Nematodes, Aphids.
Wilting, yellowing leaves, stunted growth, rosette appearance, Black streaks on leaves, premature leaf death, Galls on roots, stunted growth.
Improve soil drainage, crop rotation, Remove infected plants, control aphid vectors, neem oil, Use resistant varieties, organic mulches.
Fungicides containing thiabendazole, Insecticides to control aphids, Fungicides containing mancozeb, Nematicides with oxamyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.